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Meaning of take a liking to | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To develop a fondness for; to become infatuated with.

Examples

“He met casually with this Polly once in company, and taking a liking to her, makes it worth her while to keep entirely to him.”
“I don't know whether it does you credit or the reverse that I should have taken a liking to you.”
“He had taken a liking to Osgood Perkins and was fascinated by Perkins's understated but effective style of acting.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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